Terms:

 1. Venue: Al Qusais, Dubai

2. Date: 30th  August 2026

3. Time: 8 AM to 4 PM

4. Registration:

4.1 Players must register in advance using the google form circulated

4.2 Player has to present the valid Emirates ID on the event day

4.3 Get the admit card before 8:30AM on the event day at the venue

5. Eligibility and Age Groups

5.1  Open to students who are resident of United Arab Emirates

5.2  Below are the age group for the tournament

Group A: 07 years to 10 years

Group B: 11 years to 13 years

Group C: 14 years to 17 years

5.3 Age means the age, completed years, as on 29th August 2026

6. Format of the Tournament

6.1 The tournament will follow the Swiss System

6.2  Number of rounds will depend on the number of players and time constraints.

6.3  Pairings will be managed using chess pairing software.

7. Time Control

7.1  Each player will have 10 minutes + 5 seconds on the clock for the entire game.

8. Chess Rules

8.1  Touch-move rule applies (if a piece is touched, it must be moved if legally possible).

8.2  Illegal moves result in a warning for the first offense; second illegal move leads to loss of the game.

9. Scoring System

9.1 Win = 1 points, Draw = 0.5 points, Loss = 0 point.

9.2 Final rankings will be based on total points.

9.3 Tiebreaks will be decided using:

Buchholz Cut-1

Direct Encounter

Number of wins

Sonneborn-Berger (optional)

10. Conduct

10.1 Players are expected to maintain silence and sportsmanship during play.

10.2 Mobile phones and electronic devices must be switched off.

10.3 Any form of cheating or outside assistance will lead to disqualification.

11. Arbitration

11.1 The decision of the Chief Arbiter is final in all disputes.

11.2 Any complaints must be submitted in writing immediately after the game in question.

12. Prizes

12.1 Trophies and certificates will be awarded to top performers in each category.

12.2 Participation certificates will be given to all registered players.

12.3 No prizes will be shared.

13. Others

13.1 Tournament will start at 9 AM on 30th August 2026

13.2 Players must report to the board within 5 minutes of the scheduled time.

13.3 Absence beyond 10 minutes will result in forfeiture.

13.4 Latecomers may be forfeited for the first round.

13.5 All players should wear white polo shirt.

I understand the terms & conditions mentioned for the Chess Tournament.